Come summers and there’s only one thing we all can’t live
without, the classic ceiling fan. After all, it is the best way we stay cool
and don’t lose our mind in this very hot country of ours.
Since their inception, they have become such an integral
part of our lives that we fail to acknowledge or notice them.
Ceiling fans are a practical, economical solution to
reducing your cooling needs in the summer. By creating a wind chill effect,
using ceiling fans throughout your home can keep you and your family
comfortable throughout the heat.
And did you know? The wind generated by ceiling fans also
makes it more difficult for pests to fly, keeping summer pests at bay. Quite
cool!
So how do you go about choosing the right kind of fan to
make you and your home cooler?
Make sure you choose the right blade size. If you want a
cooling effect that doesn’t ruffle papers or other items in your home then you should
choose a best fan with
larger blades. They offer comparable cooling at a lower velocity than smaller
blades.
Ensure that you carefully size and locate fans. A fan should
be installed 7-9 feet above floors, 10-12 inches below ceilings and at least
18-24 inches from walls. Choose 52-inch fans for rooms up to 400 square feet,
44-inch fans up to 225 square feet, and 42-inch fans up to 144 square feet. And
if you have a big room that is longer than 18 feet, you need more than one fan.
Always pick a fan by your need. If you are going to use a fan
more than 8 hours, ensure that you choose a fan that is energy efficient.
And lastly check if the ceiling fan
price is right. However, if you are willing to spend more, you will get
a quieter, smoother fan.
Last but not the least, remember that once you install the
fan, more often than not, you are bound to forget about it. Make sure it sticks
to the roof and is properly mounted.
